24 Hour fitness: negotiation tips?

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HI,

I'm looking to join 24 Hour Fitness month-to-month. The Costco deal with 2 year commitment is great, but I prefer something without commitment.My employer has a decent deal with 24: No initiation fees, $29.99/month, and $49.99 annual fee for all-sport. That runs about $410 per year.I'm wondering if there is any way I can do better than that -- something closer to $20/month for all-sport or $30/month for super-sport facilities.Any tips on how to negotiate? I'm not an existing member. I'm told that gym sales are worse than car salesman, and am apprehensive.